YEARLY HIGH
0.0311 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0293 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0302 BDT

2013 UGX to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the UGX to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.0311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0297 to the December average rate of 0.0309, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0311 was down 14.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0365, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UGX based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 156 BDT
2012 Average 164 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 147 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.06 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0310
0.0295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to BDT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0299, compared to 0.0305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0010 BDT (High: 0.0309 / Low: 0.0299). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BDT (High: 0.0301 / Low: 0.0299).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0309) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+2.28%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0309
2012 Avg (December) 0.0302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0299 0.0293 0.0297
February 0.0299 0.0294 0.0297
March 0.0301 0.0297 0.0298
April 0.0309 0.0299 0.0303
May 0.0305 0.0298 0.0302
June 0.0301 0.0299 0.0300
July 0.0302 0.0298 0.0301
August 0.0303 0.0300 0.0302
September 0.0305 0.0299 0.0302
October 0.0309 0.0303 0.0306
November 0.0309 0.0306 0.0308
December 0.0311 0.0307 0.0309